paint removal

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damronjr
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paint removal

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What's the easiest way to remove paint from something? I want to remove the paint I put on the grills so i can messs with them some more. I figured maybe saoking them in gas or paint remover might work, then there's always stripping them manually, but what is easier?
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russ257
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Re: paint removal (damronjr)

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whats the grill made out of if its plastic be careful with pain remover and gas
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damronjr
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It's billet aluminum
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Re: paint removal (damronjr)

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Lacquer thinner works great and evaporates quickly leaving no residue. It will take the black paint off the backing of the grills too though. Use it outside, it packs a wicked buzz.
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Quote, originally posted by Sunny »Lacquer thinner works great and evaporates quickly leaving no residue. It will take the black paint off the backing of the grills too though. Use it outside, it packs a wicked buzz. Just saw this, thanks! Where might I find this, Home Depot?
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Any hardware store, paint supply etc.
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